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Who you know + What you know = Success
Lets be honest, who you know can get you a very long way in life, but it won’t get you all the way. I know this sounds like another one of my ramblings but trust me, there is a method
Pom Poms and Support Produce Success
I find myself writing this post at a time where support is crucial, in the beginning. When you are starting out on a new career path or a project it can often be reassuring to know that others, especially those
No Crying on a Conference Call
Unfortunate and saddening events happen to everyone and sometimes you just want to cry about it, however, the office or a work event are not one of the places or times to do it. The ability to compartmentalize your feelings
Would You Work for Free?
I am currently in possession of the best book I have ever read, Spike’s Guide to Success. Keep in mind that I am not a big reader so this better be a darned good book for me to even mention
Taking Advice from Peter Pan and Tinkerbell
Few things are as discouraging of thinking up a great idea, spending hours, days or weeks perfecting it and then when you present it to your superiors…they rip it apart. The hard part about this is to not take it
Extraordinary…That’s What it Takes
Robertson Davies wisely stated, “Extraordinary people survive under the most terrible circumstances and they become more extraordinary because of it”. These wise words have got me thinking about another topic of what it takes to be successful. It’s quite simple,
Gossip and Rumors, the Topics that Feed Society
Gossip, rumors, back stabbing, seems like nowadays these things are inevitable. They key, however is to keep your head up, no matter what. You have a few options when bad things are said about you, let it get you down
A Successful Rant
By now I am sure you are thinking that I am either bat sh*t crazy about my theories of success or I am a genius. Truthfully, either way you are right.The fact of the matter is that my tips and
Top 10 Tips for a Productive Workspace when Working from Home
Working from home is a blessing and a curse. The freedom of not having to commute, the space for creativity and productivity, but also the isolation that can come with it. To make sure you get the most out of
How to Balance #MomLife with #BossBabe Life
The first few months of being a mom are the hardest, especially for new moms like me. From constant feedings, short nap gaps, and thousands of diaper changes, it feels like you never get a moment to yourself. That is
Luck Alone Never Got Anyone Anywhere
My mother’s high school yearbook quote was “Luck is what happens when opportunity meets preparation” (yet more proof she has always been wise). The reason I specifically quote her is because I have recently learned what luck truly is. Luck
Just Do It
It has been quite some time since I have posted on this blog (sorry readers). I have had lots of things happen, but to minimize a lengthy update I will summarize it by saying that although quite a few were
Why We Should All Try and Be Like Batman
“Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman”Batman. Whether you’ve never read his comic book or seen one of the many movies, everyone knows who Batman is. Batman is a character that is so embedded into
A Mentor is a Must-Have…So Get a Good One
The biggest piece of advice I can give anyone who is looking to jump into a new industry is FIND A MENTOR! I have absolutely no idea how I became so blessed to find the ones that I have now
Neither Dead Nor Alive: The Truth about Assumptions
Anyone with a bachelor’s degree in psychology or fan of The Big Bang Theory must be familiar with Schrodinger’s cat. To spare the gruesome details think of it this way, a cat is in the box and he could be
Failure is Just a Long 2,000-Step Process to Success
Thomas Edison once said, “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won’t work”. If you analyze every outcome in your life as just another way of how not to do something, then you have already succeeded.
A journey to ultimate happiness…and success
Of the people who know me well, 99.9% will agree that I have said “this is what I want to do for a living” before. This time I mean it and I have proof of why I will succeed this
Just Another Typical, Average, Normal 29-Year Old Entrepreneur
First of all, YEA RIGHT! There is no such thing as a typical, average, or normal, 29-year old entrepreneur. I am pretty sure that there is no such thing as a normal entrepreneur, much less one of the age of
When to call in a Marketing Consultant for Help
Let’s be honest, many of us (small business owners) want to do all the work ourselves. In fact, delegating can often be the biggest nightmare for an entrepreneur or solo-preneur (at least it often is for me) and the mere
The Secret Project Management Tool that Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know About
There is a problem in society these days. People spend more time working “on” their business than “in” their business. What I mean by this is that you often focus so much effort on organizing you calendar, your workflows and